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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.92, 37,833.86 and 14,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.92, 37,833.86 and 14,127.86 is: 21,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.92 : 37,833.86 = 14,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.92/37,833.86 = 14,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.92x = 37,833.86 × 14,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.92x = 534,511,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,511,607.24/25,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.65

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